About Us

Our History: The Christmas Shop
In 1948 the women of Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Middleburg began organizing and hosting The Christmas Shop. The goal was (and is) to raise funds for the church and its outreach partners. To do so, they envisioned bringing exceptional shops and artisans to the Piedmont region for an annual event, offering local residents the opportunity to purchase distinctive gifts for family and friends while supporting good causes and small businesses. This year, we are expanding on this wonderful tradition and taking that experience online.
Going Forward: Middleburg Marketplace
Many things have changed over the past 72 years, including the opportunity for people to shop online and purchase directly from vendors all over the world. What remains the same for our Marketplace is that we do the legwork for shoppers, identifying fine artisans and unique vendors, then bringing them all together in one place online for their shopping experience. While there is nothing like getting out of the house and visiting picturesque Middleburg, this year you will be able to shop the special vendors as before from the safety of your home.


Our Value Add
Shopping Middleburg Marketplace We are building on our 72 years of experience identifying fine artists, craftsmen, and unique vendors and bringing them all together in a unique bucolic setting. We are recreating that experience in a new online marketplace that will provide a similar experience. In today’s uncertain times we must continue to support our communities and causes. People are depending on us and we can’t let them down. We are grouping into six collections; Jewelry & Art, Food, Health & Beauty, Home & Garden, Clothing & Accessories, and Everything Animals. Customers will also have the ability to donate directly to six charities if they don’t see anything they want to buy.
MEET OUR TEAM
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Mary Hayes
Executive Director
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Sally Lowe Ashburn
CMO & CTO
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Melanie Ingram
General Manager
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Pete Hayes
Senior Advisor